Laren J Winkel
Engineers in Highland, UT
License number
Utah 260984-2202
Issued Date
Oct 17, 1995
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Highland, UT
Professional information
Butterfly Valve, Valve Seat And Valve Seat Retainer
US Patent:
2011011, May 19, 2011
Filed:
Jun 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
13/001367
Inventors:
Michael P. Nelson - Lehi UT, US
Laren J. Winkel - Highland UT, US
Laren J. Winkel - Highland UT, US
Assignee:
FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY - Irving TX
International Classification:
F16K 1/22
US Classification:
251306
Abstract:
Butterfly valves comprise a valve seat comprising a generally S-shaped cross-section and a valve seat retainer configured with appropriately shaped cooperating surfaces. Fluid control systems comprising such a butterfly valve are also disclosed.
Pressure-Balanced Control Valves
US Patent:
2012002, Feb 2, 2012
Filed:
Feb 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/148267
Inventors:
Laren J. Winkel - Highland UT, US
Fred Cain - Orem UT, US
Fred Cain - Orem UT, US
Assignee:
FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY - Irving TX
International Classification:
F16K 1/00, B21K 1/24
US Classification:
251333, 29890124
Abstract:
A valve assembly comprises a valve body comprising a plug chamber. A static seal is disposed adjacent an inner sidewall of the plug chamber, and a plug comprising a plug head is moveably positioned within the plug chamber, the plug head being configured to contact the static seal only when the plug is adjacent to a seat ring. Methods of using a valve and methods of forming a valve assembly are also disclosed.